New service connects major hospital campuses to move critical medical items in minutes Matternet has launched drone delivery operations for the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) in Central London, marking its first deployment in the United Kingdom. The service connects two major hospital campuses using bi-directional aerial routes designed to transport critical medical items … [Read more...] about Matternet Launches NHS Drone Deliveries in Central London
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As Drone Delivery Expands, Communities Remain Uncertain
County denies Walmart bid to start drone deliveries By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A board of Georgia county officials have denied a Walmart application to install a fenced area for delivery drones at a store location in suburban Atlanta as part of the retail giant’s expansion of UAV delivery service into the metropolitan area. At a hearing on April 21, the Cobb … [Read more...] about As Drone Delivery Expands, Communities Remain Uncertain
UNOS and NASA Partner to Study Drone Organ Transport
UNOS and NASA launch a joint study to examine how UAV flights affect organ viability and how drones could improve transplant logistics nationwide. The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and NASA have announced a new research partnership. The two organizations signed the agreement at UNOS' Richmond, Virginia headquarters. The study examines how drone technology could make … [Read more...] about UNOS and NASA Partner to Study Drone Organ Transport
Drone Delivery Is Expanding Quietly: And Most of the U.S. Hasn’t Noticed (Yet)
After millions of deliveries and years of testing, companies like Zipline are scaling operations into new U.S. markets with a focus on safety, consistency, and suburban reach Zipline Expands Drone Delivery to Phoenix Zipline is preparing to launch autonomous drone delivery services in the Phoenix area later this year, expanding into another major U.S. metro. The company’s … [Read more...] about Drone Delivery Is Expanding Quietly: And Most of the U.S. Hasn’t Noticed (Yet)
Drone Operations Software Company AirHub Closes €4.4M Series A
AirHub, a European drone operations software company based in The Hague, has closed a €4.4 million Series A funding round. Keen Venture Partners, RunwayFBU, Lumaux, and LUMO Labs backed the round. The company will use the funding to scale its international team and expand its product portfolio for security, defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure markets. AirHub … [Read more...] about Drone Operations Software Company AirHub Closes €4.4M Series A
